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Mohawk Council of Kahnawake 'repulsed' by politicization of Habs' land acknowledgment

MONTREAL - The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake is blasting the Quebec government for questioning a land acknowledgment by the Montreal Canadiens that refers to the unceded territory of the Mohawk Nation. ...

Oct 21, 2021

James says she was never aware of abuse allegations against former partner Cipres

Canadian figure skater Vanessa James says she's "deeply disappointed" in her former partner Morgan Cipres, and had no knowledge of abusive behaviour while the two were competing together. James recent...

Oct 21, 2021

Veteran quarterback Masoli will make third straight start when Ticats host Redblacks

HAMILTON - The expectation is receiver Brandon Banks will return to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats lineup this week and quarterback Jeremiah Masoli couldn't be happier. Banks, the CFL's outstanding player in...

Oct 21, 2021

Alouettes eager for first-place clash against Argonauts on Friday

MONTREAL - Head coach Khari Jones says his Montreal Alouettes are exactly where they want to be: playing for first place in the CFL East at Percival Molson Stadium on a Friday night. A win over the ri...

Oct 21, 2021

Winnipeg Blue Bombers can clinch first in West Division with victory over B.C. Lions

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers can ensure Saturday that the path to the '21 Grey Cup in the West Division will go through IG Field. Winnipeg (9-1) can clinch top spot in the West Division with a home victo...

Oct 21, 2021

Entirely Indigenous-designed jerseys at University of Northern B.C. a Canadian first

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - The University of Northern British Columbia says it has became the first college or university athletic program in Canada to unveil an alternate logo and jersey designed complete...

Oct 21, 2021

Jets centre Mark Scheifele in NHL's COVID-19 protocol, joins captain Blake Wheeler

Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele has been placed into the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, the team announced Thursday. The 28-year-old tested positive for the coronavirus Wednesday morning, but is asympto...

Oct 21, 2021

CFL says eight franchises have met 85 per cent full vaccinated threshold for COVID-19

TORONTO - The CFL announced Thursday eight of its nine teams have met the 85 per cent full vaccinated threshold for COVID-19. There was no immediate indication regarding the one team yet to reach the ...

Oct 21, 2021

Canada's men's national soccer team cracks FIFA's top 50

Canada has cracked the top 50 in the FIFA world rankings, climbing three places to No. 48 in the latest numbers. The Canadian men started the year at No. 72 but have steadily risen thanks to a 11-2-4 ...

Oct 21, 2021

Dajome converts penalty, Whitecaps rally to beat Timbers 3-2

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Cristian Dajome converted on a penalty kick in the 82nd minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps came from behind to beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 on Wednesday night. Down 2-0 at halft...

Oct 20, 2021